The University Council at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) has reviewed the university’s performance and development plans at a meeting held on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The meeting took place in the President’s Office meeting room, chaired by the IASBS President, Prof Sadollah Nasiri Gheydari, and attended by the university founder, Prof Yousef Sobouti, and Council members.

At the meeting, the IASBS President presented a report on the university’s performance and work in construction, education, research, technology, and student affairs. The latest status of development projects and plans under way was also reviewed.

In outlining construction work, the IASBS President referred to the opening of the university’s clay tennis court, the equipping of Shahid Jaber Ghaffari Hall, progress on the Farzin Sobouti Conference Hall, and the construction of accommodation for married students. Other areas discussed included the development of departmental innovation centres, the creation of workshop spaces, and the expansion of Science and Technology Park infrastructure.

The Director of Information Technology and Computer Services, Dr Ramazani, then reported on the launch and operation of the university’s high-performance computing (HPC) system and its capacity to support computational and research activities. The university’s innovation plans, including establishing centres in its Departments, developing co-working spaces, and supporting technology companies based at the university, were also outlined by its representative, Dr Norouzi.

The Vice-President for Student, Cultural, and Social Affairs, Dr Khodayifar, reported on work to improve and equip student accommodation, upgrade utilities, and enhance student facilities. The Vice-President for Administration and Finance, and Academics and Research, Prof Zaare, presented a report on academic programmes, new student admissions, the development of laboratory capacity, and efforts to establish the AFTA reference laboratory.

The meeting also reviewed plans to develop technology activities, support research laboratories, optimise energy consumption, and expand cooperation between the university and government agencies. Council members discussed current issues and upcoming priorities.

In closing, the IASBS President, Prof Sadollah Nasiri Gheydari, thanked the university’s managers and staff for their efforts. He stressed the need to follow up the plans consistently and strengthen engagement with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, the provincial governorate, and other government agencies. He also said that effective follow-up to secure funding and accelerate the university’s development projects was essential.